J&P Coates Embroidery Floss

3086 — China Rose Light

Reds family

J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is a very light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FFD5D8 and RGB values 255, 213, 216. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#FFD5D8
RGB
255, 213, 216
HSL
356°, 100%, 92%
Lab
88.8, 15.1, 4.0
Lightness
92%
Very light
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
356°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3086

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

J&P Coates 3086 China Rose Light

Sullivans

Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 88% Good
Baby Pink 45220 85% Good
Apricot Very Light 45495 77% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 76% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 63% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 63% Fair
Rosy Glow 140 54% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 35% Fair
Hydrangea 018 30% Fair

Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3086

Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with J&P Coates 3086

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
15.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Blending & gradients

Because J&P Coates 3127 (Blush Light) is so near (ΔE 1.53), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3086

J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3086, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

J&P Coates 3086 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About J&P Coates 3086

J&P Coates 3086 is the floss known as China Rose Light: a highly saturated, very light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its airy and bright presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J&P Coates 3086 look like?

J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FFD5D8 and RGB 255, 213, 216. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3086?

The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 78%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 78%).

What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3086?

The closest J&P Coates threads to 3086 are 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 1.53), 3125 China Rose Medium (ΔE 2.35), and 3151 China Rose Medium (ΔE 2.35). These are useful substitutes when 3086 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use J&P Coates 3086?

Reach for J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3086.

Can J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) be used for highlights?

3086 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.